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EXHIBIT 11
TRIDEX CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARY
Exhibit 11 Computation of Per Share Earnings
(Dollars in Thousands)
(Unaudited)
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Nine Months Ended
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September 30, 2000 September 30, 1999
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BASIC:
EARNINGS (LOSS)
Net income (loss) $(16,000) $(2,449)
SHARES:
Weighted average shares outstanding 6,368,289 6,368,289
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
BASIC: (2.51) (0.38)
DILUTED:
EARNINGS (LOSS)
Net income (loss) $(16,000) $(2,449)
SHARES:
Weighted average shares outstanding 6,368,289 6,368,289
EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE
DILUTED: (2.51) (0.38)
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This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
accompanying financial statements and is qualified in its entirety by reference
to such financial statements.
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